Bahasa Melayu

shoot

Bahasa Melayu

English

shoot up, rise quickly, grow fast

To rise, increase, or grow very quickly in a short time.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Harga makanan itu naik dengan cepat.

    The price of the food shot up quickly.

  2. Anak pokok itu tumbuh cepat selepas disiram.

    The sapling shot up after being watered.

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What does “shoot up” mean in Malay?

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naik serta-merta, tumbuh cepat

It means to rise or grow very fast.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.